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It feels great to have a partner who loves how you look. But when your boyfriend is obsessed with your butt, it can start to make you feel uncomfortable or even objectified. In this article, we’ll tell you how to talk with your boyfriend and set clear boundaries that he has to follow—otherwise, you may want to rethink your relationship.
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QuestionIs my boyfriend obsessed or in love?Dr. Jessica Swenson is a Community Psychologist & Licensed Clinical Therapist and the Founder of Transformative Growth Counseling. With over 10 years of experience, she specializes in relationships—both romantic and familial. She earned her PhD in Community Psychology from National Louis University and her MS in Clinical Psychology from Roosevelt University. She’s also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.Well, I think it kind of depends on in what way he is overly obsessed. Sometimes in new relationships, it can feel like someone has a higher sex drive or sexually obsessed with you. It could be a good conversation to have about. Try saying something like "Is there more in this relationship than just sex for you? What else do you see in this relationship for us? I'm concerned that this is sex phase for you."
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- If your boyfriend doesn’t take you seriously, it may be time to rethink the relationship.Thanks
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References
- ↑ https://www.loveisrespect.org/resources/what-are-my-boundaries/
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- ↑ https://health.clevelandclinic.org/are-your-relationships-out-of-wack-how-to-set-healthy-boundaries/
- ↑ https://www.understood.org/articles/en/9-tips-for-having-difficult-conversations-with-your-partner
- ↑ https://www.raq.org.au/blog/how-set-boundaries-relationships
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/packing-success/202105/how-set-healthy-boundaries-in-close-relationships
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/couples-thrive/202011/how-set-and-respect-boundaries-your-spouse
- ↑ https://www.understood.org/articles/en/9-tips-for-having-difficult-conversations-with-your-partner
- ↑ https://www.raq.org.au/blog/how-set-boundaries-relationships
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